Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy - by Anne Boyd Rioux (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"[An] affectionate and perceptive tribute."--Wendy Smith, <em>Boston Globe</em><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In <em>Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy</em>, Anne Boyd Rioux brings a fresh and engaging look at the circumstances leading Louisa May Alcott to write <em>Little Women</em> and why this beloved story of family and community ties set in the Civil War has resonated with audiences across time.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A love letter written not by a smitten youngster naïve to her beloved's drawbacks but by a mature adult who can recognize complexity and nuance.--Ilana Masad "NPR"<br><br>An adroit consideration of Alcott and her milieu.... Thoughtful.--Meghan Cox Gurdon "Wall Street Journal"<br><br>Engrossing.-- "Los Angeles Times"<br><br>Highly companionable and illuminating.--Mark Rozzo "Vanity Fair"<br><br>Highly entertaining...[Rioux] paints a compelling portrait of Alcott, giving us fascinating insights into the creation of <em>Little Women</em>.--Charlotte Gordon "Washington Post" (8/3/2018 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Lively and informative...<em>Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy</em> does what--ideally--books about books can do: I've taken <em>Little Women</em> down from my shelf and put it on top of the books I plan to read.--Francine Prose "New York Times Book Review"<br><br>Rioux considers the cultural impact and enduring popularity of Louisa May Alcott's American Civil War-set novel <em>Little Women</em>, a runaway success since it was first published 150 years ago.-- "Daily Mail (UK)"<br><br>Straddling the line between entertainment and nuanced complexity, this fascinating look at Alcott's novel is not to be missed.-- "A Mighty Girl"<br><br>This delightful look at a great American classic...tells the book's history, explores its abiding appeal, and considers its influence on generations of readers and writers since. It goes without saying that lovers of that book will adore this book. But even those who haven't read <em>Little Women</em> will enjoy learning about the literary history behind it.-- "Christian Science Monitor"<br><br>With impeccable research and genuine affection, [Rioux] charts the history of the beloved...novel.--Connie Ogle "Newsday"<br>
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